A community-run museum featuring a renowned paleontology exhibit, hands on communications and energy displays,and the fascinating social history of Qualicum Beach and area.

We are now on Winter Hours until June 1, 2019.

Hours

Winter Schedule – October to May

Tuesday and Thursday 1pm to 4pm

Summer Schedule resumes – June 1 2019.

Admission is by donation

(suggested donation $5 – Adults, $2 – Children 12 and under)

Don’t miss the traveling exhibit

“150 Years and Counting:

Fighting for Justice on the Coast”

January/February 2019

Paleontology & Fossils

The Museum’s Paleontology Exhibit is recognized as one of world-class stature by paleontologists. The collection is curated by internationally known biologist and collector, Graham Beard, in conjunction with the Vancouver Island Paleontological Museum Society.

Social History & Culture

Re-opening May 2019. We are revitalizing our social history gallery which features a First Nations exhibit; stories about local ‘movers and shakers’ like the debonair General Money of the Qualicum Beach Hotel and Golf links; tourism in QB; history of schools; characters like ‘The Qualicum Beach Hermit’ and much more.

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Testimonials

My great Aunt and Uncle, Molly and Jim Johansen (?) had the house that became part of The Captain's Inn. We visited them in the late 1950s. Do you have any pictures or information on them or their house? Thanks so much, Lynda Pitt-Brooke

The First Nations Display, is very knowledgeable. This display should be left as is, as it does touch very lightly on the culture of the Pentlach People. There has been much research done, to bring this knowledge to the public's attention. It does let the public have a knowledge of the historic past. This past does share knowledge of how Qualicum came to being where and why it is today. Thank you for having and sharing a portion of our past. I am a member of the Pentlatch Nation and proud to share a portion of our culture. Thank you, Jess Recalma, on a job well done.

Museum website looks great!

My Grandmothers' cousin was Robert Ivan Knight who founded Qualicum College. He was the Grandson of Robert Knight who founded & edited the Times of India. I have never seen a photo of Robert Ivan & would be interested to know if one survives. I have been doing my family tree for the past 25 years. The family on my paternal grandfather's side(Marshall) traces the family back to Henry VIII's eldest sister Margaret & beyond, including the late Queen Mothers' Lyon family from Glamis. I was pleased to see that the original building has been restored.

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A sincere thank you to all the sponsors and volunteers that help us maintain this vital connection to our history and heritage. Please consider supporting us with a financial donation, the purchase of a membership, or the gift of your time.